Formula 1: Who clocked the fastest laps in thrilling 2021 season?
Chen Rong
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Formula 1 concluded its 2021 season as Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing won the world title this year. Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes was one race away from defending his eighth championship title. The rivalry between Red Bull Racing and Mercedes featured in most of the year's 22 races.
Sebastian Vettel of Aston Martin, Fernando Alonso of Alpine and Kimi Raikkonen of Alfa Romeo Racing were the top three drivers in overtakes, with 132, 128 and 127, respectively,
F1 fastest-lap drivers in 2021
Red Bull Racing's team principal Christian Horner (L) hugs Sergio Perez after the Mexican's race in parc fermé during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 12, 2021. /CFP
Red Bull Racing's team principal Christian Horner (L) hugs Sergio Perez after the Mexican's race in parc fermé during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 12, 2021. /CFP
Mercedes' Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas stands on the podium after winning the fastest lap award during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain in Sakhir, Bahrain, March 28, 2021. /CFP
Mercedes' Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas stands on the podium after winning the fastest lap award during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain in Sakhir, Bahrain, March 28, 2021. /CFP
Mercedes' British racer Lewis Hamilton during the F1 Grand Prix of Emilia Romagna in Imola, Italy, April 17, 2021. /CFP
Mercedes' British racer Lewis Hamilton during the F1 Grand Prix of Emilia Romagna in Imola, Italy, April 17, 2021. /CFP
Red Bull Racing's Dutch racer Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the F1 Grand Prix of Austria in Spielberg, Austria, July 4, 2021. /CFP
Red Bull Racing's Dutch racer Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the F1 Grand Prix of Austria in Spielberg, Austria, July 4, 2021. /CFP
Scuderia AlphaTauri's French racer Pierre Gasly prepares to drive on the grid before the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary in Budapest, Hungary, August 1, 2021. /CFP
Scuderia AlphaTauri's French racer Pierre Gasly prepares to drive on the grid before the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary in Budapest, Hungary, August 1, 2021. /CFP
McLaren's British racer Lando Norris takes a break in the paddock ahead of the F1 United States Grand Prix in Austin, U.S., October 21, 2021. /CFP
McLaren's British racer Lando Norris takes a break in the paddock ahead of the F1 United States Grand Prix in Austin, U.S., October 21, 2021. /CFP
McLaren's Australian racer Daniel Ricciardo celebrates after winning the F1 Grand Prix of Italy in Monza, Italy, September 12, 2021. /CFP
McLaren's Australian racer Daniel Ricciardo celebrates after winning the F1 Grand Prix of Italy in Monza, Italy, September 12, 2021. /CFP
Race winner and 2021 F1 world champion Max Verstappen talks with third-finisher Carlos Sainz of Spain after the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 12, 2021. /CFP
Race winner and 2021 F1 world champion Max Verstappen talks with third-finisher Carlos Sainz of Spain after the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 12, 2021. /CFP
Red Bull Racing's team principal Christian Horner (L) hugs Sergio Perez after the Mexican's race in parc fermé during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 12, 2021. /CFP
Red Bull Racing's team principal Christian Horner (L) hugs Sergio Perez after the Mexican's race in parc fermé during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 12, 2021. /CFP
Mercedes' Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas stands on the podium after winning the fastest lap award during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain in Sakhir, Bahrain, March 28, 2021. /CFP
Mercedes' Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas stands on the podium after winning the fastest lap award during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain in Sakhir, Bahrain, March 28, 2021. /CFP
